Median Age
25 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 50% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
6%
Boone, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,278
Population
17,275
Renter Mix
72% Rent
Explore a mountainous, outdoor wonderland in western North Carolina
Scenic
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College Town
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Historic
A charming historical town located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone was named after the famous explorer and pioneer, Daniel Boone. Home to Appalachian State University, Boone exudes a lively college town spirit while retaining the ruggedness of its pioneering past. Boone is also regarded as one of the best outdoor destinations in the Southeast, equipped with endless vistas of the High Country.
Renting in Boone allows you to explore an outdoor wonderland, whether you prefer to go fly-fishing, canoeing, zip lining, white water rafting, black diamond skiing, or cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in addition to plenty of natural beauty, crisp mountain air, farm-to-table restaurants, antique stores, and museums in Boone.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$26,339
Average: $47,482
Education
5,736
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,366
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boone has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
72%
Non-Renters
28%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Boone, NC is $1,053 for a studio, $1,278 for one bedroom, $1,639 for two bedrooms, and $2,647 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boone has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,278/month
640 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boone, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
849 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
600 Students
Public
Grades K-8
164 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
309 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
849 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
600 Students
Public
Grades K-8
164 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
309 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,251 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
276 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Daniel Boone Native Gardens
- The Children's Playhouse
- Geology Teaching Museum
- Elk Knob State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.